Washington - The United States has given its approval for a strategic plan involving a series of military strikes on Iranian targets situated in Syria and Iraq, as revealed by officials speaking to CBS News, the US counterpart of the BBC. The intended strikes are envisioned to unfold across a span of several days, with the precise timing subject to weather conditions.
The decision to pursue these military actions follows a recent drone attack near the Syria border in Jordan, resulting in the tragic loss of three US soldiers. The responsibility for this attack has been attributed by the United States to an Iranian-backed militia group. The severity of the situation prompts US authorities to implement a response strategy, anticipating a multi-day operation with the launch timing contingent on favorable weather conditions.
The identified group involved in the attack is the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, believed to consist of multiple militias that have received support in terms of arms, funding, and training from Iran's Revolutionary Guards force. This revelation aligns with the US assertion that an Iranian-backed militia was responsible for the fatal drone strike.
Iran, in response, has adamantly denied any involvement in the attack, despite claims made by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of three American lives and inflicted injuries upon 41 other US troops stationed at the targeted military base. The situation has escalated tensions, prompting the US to plan a calculated and measured series of strikes on identified Iranian targets in the region.